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FTSE 100 movers: Rightmove surges on takeover interest; UBS lifts Barratt shares

2nd Sep 2024 14:51

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,364.87 in afternoon trade on Monday.

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Broker tips: Rightmove, Bodycote

2nd Sep 2024 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital reiterated its 'buy' rating on Rightmove on Monday after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering an offer for the UK property platform, highlighting the opportunities for shareholders whether or not a takeover happens.

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Director dealings: Restore CEO ups stake

2nd Sep 2024 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Restore revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Charles Skinner had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed records management company.

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Feedback secures funding to extend Oldham CDC pilot

2nd Sep 2024 12:18

(Sharecast News) - Clinical infrastructure specialist Feedback announced the securing of further funding on Monday, to extend its Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) pathway pilot at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) site in Oldham.

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Ethernity confident despite delay in US aerospace contract approval

2nd Sep 2024 12:14

(Sharecast News) - Data processing and semiconductor technology provider Ethernity Networks updated the market on its $1.05m contract with a tier-one US-based aerospace system products provider on Monday.

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Eden Research product granted temporary approval in Greece

2nd Sep 2024 12:10

(Sharecast News) - Sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research announced on Monday that its Cedroz product has been granted temporary approval in Greece for the 2024 growing season.

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Intercede secures orders and renewals worth over $1.5m

2nd Sep 2024 12:06

(Sharecast News) - Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced the securing of contract orders and subscription renewals on Monday, exceeding $1.5m.

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Judges Scientific appoints new group commercial director

2nd Sep 2024 11:57

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific, a company specialising in acquiring and developing businesses within the scientific instrument sector, announced the appointment of Dr Ian Wilcock to its board as group commercial director on Monday.

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Ashtead Technology reports record first-half

2nd Sep 2024 11:53

(Sharecast News) - Offshore equipment subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology reported record financial results for the first half of 2024 on Monday, driven by strong demand across both offshore renewables and oil and gas sectors.

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SigmaRoc completes final acquisition of three-part strategy

2nd Sep 2024 11:44

(Sharecast News) - Northern Europe-focussed lime and minerals group SigmaRoc announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of CRH's Polish lime operations.

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New Tristel CEO starts work, executive director leaves board

2nd Sep 2024 11:41

(Sharecast News) - Infection prevention products manufacturer Tristel confirmed on Monday that Matt Sassone had officially assumed the role of chief executive officer, following the retirement of Paul Swinney.

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London midday: Stocks stay down but Rightmove surges on potential offer

2nd Sep 2024 11:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday in what was likely to remain a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.

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Downing Renewables to acquire three Swedish hydropower plants

2nd Sep 2024 11:35

(Sharecast News) - Downing Renewables & Infrastructure (DORE) announced its commitment to acquire three hydropower plants in Sweden on Monday, expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

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Shore Capital sticks with 'buy' for Rightmove amid REA takeover speculation

2nd Sep 2024 11:30

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated a 'buy' rating on Rightmove after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering an offer for the UK property platform, highlighting the opportunities for shareholders whether or not a takeover happens.

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Europe midday: Weak EZ, China survey data his sentiment as Stoxx falls

2nd Sep 2024 11:22

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors continued to digest US inflation figures released at the end of last week along with weak manufacturing survey data from the eurozone and China, while trade was expected to be subdued with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.

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